MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,475 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
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PN51 VAD is a 2001 BMW R850 in Black with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
Across all 2001 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 26,001 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW R850 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 187 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN51 VAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW R850 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this BMW R850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was PN51 VAD registered?
PN51 VAD is a 2001 BMW R850, first registered on 5 September 2001.
Is PN51 VAD safe to buy?
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